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    A flambé of flavours

    By F&HE contributor, Jenny Handley Celebrity chef Reza Mahammad delighted Le Creuset media and foodie guests at Silwood Kitchen in Cape Town recently with his flamboyant style and encyclopaedic knowledge of Indian food and spices. He has a voracious appetite for fun and humour and a natural talent for feeding invaluable information to his audience. I wrote copious notes (illegible as I was laughing so much), and we devoured many sublime dishes from his new book, Reza’s Indian Spice. My favourites were the marinated smoked salmon with yoghurt, herbs and spices, the stuffed baked aubergines and his white chocolate, cardamom…

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    Fireworks by Jan Braai

    (Bookstorm and Pan Macmillan, R250)“You need to be able to make the perfect braai, without fuss or fanfare. It’s just one of those things that separate the men from the boys,” says Jan Braai, otherwise known as Jan Scannell. Born in Stellenbosch, this chargrilling guru had at least one braai a week when he was growing up and, after a career in finance, decided that making a living from braaiing was a far more savoury pursuit. Now, with the release of Fireworks, Jan Braai has left no room for real men to make excuses when it comes to mastering…

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    Grow your own tomatoes

    September is the month for sowing tomatoes – growing your own opens up a new world of flavour and varietyBy ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS For the serious cook or tomato addict, there is only one way to experience the true taste of tomatoes: grow your own! GARDENER’S NOTES Spring and summer veggies can be planted in quick succession from now until November. When the last September cold snap is over, haul out the seed packets and start sowing. The best position for veggies is a sunny, level area. Dig plenty of compost into the soil and add bone meal or an organic…

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    Earthy inspiration at Garden Bleu
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    Earthy inspiration at Garden Bleu

    Earthy inspiration, owner of Garden Bleu, Rhoda Kruger, shares her secrets for relaxed entertaining with French flair. Rhoda Kruger’s easy yet polished personal style reflects the charming and elegant decor of the beautiful Pretoria home that she shares with husband André and twin sons Emke and Ruben. Geared for entertaining, this creative couple has built a home that manages to combine slick furnishing and feature pieces with a homely feel that begs you to relax and enjoy a drink with them. “I started working in the public sector but have always had a creative side, which I could only live…

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    China in your hand

    If a change is as good as a holiday, Jo’burg residents are mighty fortunate to have the exotic aromas, sights, tastes and sounds of Chinese culture on their doorsteps. We follow CRAIG CANAVAN’S foodie trail down Derrick Avenue in Cyrildene, downtown Johannesburg CRAIG CANAVANWhile the area resembled a ghost town during the recent xenophobic related unrest, Chinatown’s vivacious spirit returned as soon as tempers had calmed. Its reputation as one of the most fun places to spend a day in the city of gold remains intact and untarnished. Fun and undeniably delicious to boot, Chinatown is paradise for anyone with…

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    The tastes of Tuscany

    The tastes and smells of Tuscany take on a new meaning under the watchful eye of chef Franco Palandra at Torre del Tartufo, one of Italy’s top cooking schools. PIXIE EMSLIE kneaded the pasta, tasted the olive oil and sampled the wineThe hills of Tuscany beckon gently under the warm summer sun as the road from Arezzo in the south-east winds its charming way through valleys, forests and farmlands. This is cooking country and anticipation was high as we approached our destination, Torre del Tartufo, a few kilometres outside Arezzo, where my husband Robin and I would spend a week…

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